Master of Science in Organizational Excellence

Overview

Achieve Excellence: Master Quality for Transformative Leadership

This program provides graduates with a comprehensive mastery of Quality Management and Organizational Excellence, addressing both strategic and operational dimensions. It equips learners with advanced management knowledge and skills essential for leading organizations where quality management is crucial for achieving business excellence. The curriculum integrates globally recognized frameworks such as Deming Prize, EFQM, and MBNQA with contemporary concepts like Quality 4.0 and Industry 4.0.

Graduates of the Master of Science in Organizational Excellence will bridge traditional quality practices with the latest technological advancements, demonstrating how digital transformation enhances quality management. You will be adept at implementing sophisticated quality management tools and systems, preparing you to lead organizations to excel and compete for prestigious regional and international quality and excellence awards. 

Who is This Program For?

For Visionary Leaders Driving Excellence and Continuous Improvement

This program is designed for aspiring leaders, professionals, and university graduates who are passionate about driving organizational excellence and continuous improvement. It is ideal for individuals beginning or advancing their careers in management, including administrators, supervisors, quality inspectors, and excellence facilitators across public, private, and social sector organizations. The program particularly benefits those committed to applying strategic quality management principles and leading transformation initiatives within their institutions.

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    Aspiring leaders, professionals, and university graduates
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    Administrators, supervisors, quality inspectors, and excellence facilitators
  • Individuals interested in aligning with national and international excellence frameworks (e.g., UAE Government Excellence Model, EFQM) icon
    Individuals interested in aligning with national and international excellence frameworks (e.g., UAE Government Excellence Model, EFQM)
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    Quality Manager/Director
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    Sustainability Advisor
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    Operational Excellence Manager
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    Business Consultant
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    Performance Improvement Manager
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    Chief Quality Officer
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    Chief Operations Officer
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    CEO (in organizations committed to excellence)
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Program Learning Goals

Graduates of this program will gain a strong foundation in:

  • Critically evaluating the various approaches and philosophies of quality management. 

  • Assessing critical success factors of quality and organizational excellence. 

  • Analyzing theories and frameworks of organizational excellence and their applications and implications in different economic sectors.

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Program Learning Outcomes

This program equips learners with the ability to:

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Demonstrate advanced skills in researching and critically analyzing emerging issues in organizational settings. 

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Apply innovative problem-solving methods and techniques to resolve organizational issues. 

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Employ highly specialized communication to achieve organizational excellence. 

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Work independently towards completing quality management projects. 

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Engage effectively in diverse workgroups and diverse organizational settings. 

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Address complex ethical workplace issues in organizational decision-making. 

Study Plan

Explore the study plan to understand your academic journey, course structure, and progression toward successful program completion.

COURSE CODE
COURSE NAME
CREDIT HOURS
STUDY MODE
ENTR612
Innovation and Entrepreneurship
3
Online
QLTY633
Total Quality Management
3
Online
RESM612
Research I: Research Methods 
3
Online
BIAN610
Business Analytics
3
Online
QLTY623
Managing Business Excellence
3
Online
HRMT340
Performance Management
3
Online
FINC615
Managerial Finance
3
Online
QLTY640
Advanced Quality Tools and Techniques
3
Online
QLTY651
Service Excellence
3
Online
RESM675
Research II: Applied Research Capstone
3
Online

Pre-Requisites

The program is open to professionals and graduates passionate about driving organizational excellence and continuous improvement.

  • Pre-program: Management Appreciation Program (MAP)